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Premium positioned products or services |
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History of (or opportunity for) attractive
growth rates |
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Attractive gross margins |
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Distinctive competitive advantages in
distribution channels |
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History of (or opportunity for) strong and
predictable free cash flow |
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Talented management teams |
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Opportunity to enhance value by extending
brand, expanding distribution and/or improving operations |